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Think you don’t have time to learn a new language? Think again. Even with a

One of the most exciting parts of learning a new language is exploring its culture

For many learners, Japanese kanji feels like the hardest part of mastering the language. With

8 Japanese Aesthetics (和の八美学) Wabi Sabi (侘び寂び) A sensitivity that finds value in the beauty

Ichi go ichi e pronounced ee chee go ee chee eh, IPA /’i:tfi gou ‘itsi

Kaizen(改善, pronounced KAI-zen) is a profound Japanese philosophy and practice that means “continuous improvement”-especially through

Shikata ga nai( ider, pronounced shee-kah-tah gah nah-ee) is a deeply rooted Japanese phrase meaning

Nakama(仲間, pronounced nah-kah-mah) is a Japanese word that means companion, comrade, or close-knit group member,

Ikigai(pronounced ee-kee-guy, IPA: /’i:kigaı/) is a Japanese concept that means a reason for being or

Nintai(pronounced neen-tai, IPA: /njintai/) is a Japanese word that translates to patience, endurance, and quiet